God of War: Sons of Sparta Reviews
Shifting the series into a different style is a bold move that highlights its flexibility and ability to evolve without losing its identity. It delivers a new experience that blends its legacy with refined gameplay while exploring an uncharted phase of Kratos’ life, opening a fresh direction for the series.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a title that should be analysed from two perspectives: as part of the series and as a Metroidvania game. While Mega Cat Studios' experience is interesting from a narrative point of view, Santa Monica's 2D work fails to reach the artistic and conceptual heights of other well-known milestones. As a result, the product is recommended for those who love the franchise and are not looking for a deep and innovative Metroidvania.
Review in Italian | Read full review
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a strange product. It is a spin-off of a spin-off, a game that downshifts the tempo of a saga known for screaming at the top of its lungs. It is an experience I would define as 'God of War Low-Fi.' It doesn’t have a spectacular hook, nor does it reinvent the genre's wheel. In fact, its somewhat clunky controls hold it back from the excellence of the Metroidvania greats. But it has heart. It features solid gameplay foundations, a story that respects its characters, and an undeniable ability to hook you with its 'explore, upgrade, kill' loop.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
God of War: Sons of Sparta works well as a prequel to Kratos’ story; however, the game stumbles on key pillars of the metroidvania genre and suffers from several technical issues.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a very interesting prologue to the series as a whole, and a welcome return to the franchise’s original Greek setting, but as a metroidvania… I mean, it’s good, but it’s nothing I haven’t seen and played dozens of times before, especially in a post-Silksong and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown world.
God of War Sons of Sparta is a great God of War origin game, but just an okay Metroidvania.
Review in Dutch | Read full review